Japan says ‘every option’ on table against Donald Trump’s 25% car tariffs

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Japan’s prime minister said “every option” was under consideration and South Korea promised an emergency response after Donald Trump stepped up his trade war by unveiling 25 per cent tariffs on car imports to the US.

Shigeru Ishiba’s comments in Japan’s parliament came after Trump’s latest trade salvo, which he said would go into effect on April 2….